justjenn

I went to the ortho this past Wed. I had my "de band check" and it went great! They had to take off the power chains and take the lower arch wire out. Then they made a mold for my permanent retainer. Putting the wire back in was horrible. I also decided that since it was my last few weeks of braces, that I wouldn't do clear or silver power chains this time. I opted for lavender on top and kelly green on bottom. I also now have to wear 4 rubber bands till my debracing date. I don't like these as it feels like I've just had my jaw surgery all over again.

The day I get my braces off, I also get to see the surgeon again (he wanted to see me post braces) and I'm getting my teeth cleaned. (Yea for cleaned teeth!) Then I get to go back and pick up my essix retainers. I'm also hoping to get a home bleaching kit. I already have one picked out that's similar to what the dentist uses and it's only like $35. I can't use the white strips due to a bad gag reflex.

Anyway, that's what's happening in my world!